Why yes, I am mending a 14(ish) year old tea-towel. I my defence, it dries dishes very well. ♥

The grand plan for monthly grocery shopping was perhaps a little ambitious. We’d run out of a few essentials so forced ourselves out for a top-up shop today. Yikes. Everyone is trying their best, but it can does sometimes get … Continue reading →

We’re off to Melbourne tomorrow for a (well-needed) wee break! I don’t think there is any speed other than intense at work right now. It will be very good to get away and reset. When we return, I definitely need … Continue reading →

Sadly this isn’t one of those crazy frugal tips posts. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen an insane frugal tip for ages – if you have seen one, please, please send it to me! It’s all about using what we have and … Continue reading →

From the home of make your own self tanning lotion with cocoa and moisturiser. 9. Don’t drink (your water!) while you’re chewing, or vice-versa. This falls in line with #7. Besides nurturing good manners, it will help slow you down … Continue reading →

At the end of my blogging hiatus I stumbled upon some personal finance blogs. It would seem that personal finance blogs are the new craft blogs (ie. you can’t move through the internets without running into one). There would appear … Continue reading →

Note to Future Self: over-crowding the dye pot will lead to less than optimal results – as will playing fast and loose with “continuously stir”. Fortunately, I don’t hate a mottled look. ♥ Items I have unsuccessfully tested for candle … Continue reading →

Experimenting with doing something other than freezing or keeping-in-fridge-until-icky with excess chillies. Premium frugaling which will likely not end well, but will report back.

You’d better believe I am going to get into some crafting this weekend. Any outstanding chores can go to hell. I’ll also make vegetable stock for the first time. I’ve been saving assorted peelings in the freezer for a couple … Continue reading →